MQ Power WHISPERWATT Series, Operation Manual

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DCA15SPXU4F • OPERATION MANUAL — REV. #1 (02/10/17) — PAGE 7
SAFETY INFORMATION
FUEL SAFETY
DANGER

DO NOT
start the engine near spilled fuel or combustible
fl uids. Diesel fuel is extremely fl ammable and its vapors
can cause an explosion if ignited.

ALWAYS refuel in a well-ventilated area, away from
sparks and open fl ames.

ALWAYS
use extreme caution when working with
fl ammable
liquids.

DO NOT
fi ll the fuel tank while the engine is running
or hot.

DO NOT overfi ll tank, since spilled fuel could ignite if it
comes into contact with hot engine parts or sparks from
the ignition system.
 Store fuel in appropriate containers, in well-ventilated
areas and away from sparks and fl ames.

NEVER
use fuel as a cleaning agent.

DO NOT smoke around or near the
equipment. Fire or explosion could result
from fuel vapors or if fuel is spilled on a
hot engine.
TOWING SAFETY
CAUTION

Check with your local county or state safety
towing regulations, in addition to meeting
Department of Transportation (DOT)
Safety Towing Regulations,
before towing
your generator.

Refer to MQ Power trailer manual for additional safety
information.
 In order to reduce the possibility of an accident while
transporting the generator on public roads,
ALWAYS
make sure the trailer that supports the generator and
the towing vehicle are mechanically sound and in good
operating condition.

ALWAYS
shutdown engine before transporting
 Make sure the hitch and coupling of the towing vehicle
are rated equal to, or greater than the trailer “gross
vehicle weight rating.”

ALWAYS inspect the hitch and coupling for wear. NEVER
tow a trailer with defective hitches, couplings, chains, etc.

Check the tire air pressure on both towing vehicle and
trailer.
Trailer tires should be infl ated to 50 psi cold.
Also check the tire tread wear on both vehicles.

ALWAYS
make sure the trailer is equipped with a
safety
chain.

ALWAYS properly attach trailer’s safety chains to towing
vehicle.

ALWAYS
make sure the vehicle and trailer directional,
backup, brake and trailer lights are connected and
working properly.

DOT Requirements include the following:
• Connect and test electric brake operation.
• Secure portable power cables in cable tray with tie
wraps.
 The maximum speed for highway towing is
55 MPH
unless
posted otherwise. Recommended off-road towing is not to
exceed
15 MPH
or less depending on type of terrain.

Avoid sudden stops and starts. This can cause skidding,
or jack-knifi ng. Smooth, gradual starts and stops will
improve towing.
 Avoid sharp turns to prevent rolling.
 Trailer should be adjusted to a level position at all times
when towing.

Raise and lock trailer wheel stand in up position when
towing.

Place chock blocks underneath wheel to prevent rolling
while parked.
 Place
support blocks
underneath the trailer’s bumper
to prevent
tipping
while parked.
 Use the trailer’s swivel jack to adjust the trailer height to
a level position while parked.